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The Trump administration has announced a major review of all green cards issued to nationals from 19 countries it considers “countries of concern,” intensifying its immigration crackdown. The directive, issued following the recent shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC, will reexamine every green card granted to immigrants from the identified nations. However, Nigeria — recently classified as a Country of Particular Concern — has been exempted from the move. Joe Edlow, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), confirmed the directive on X, saying, “At the direction of @POTUS, I have directed a full-scale, rigorous reexamination…

United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that one of the two National Guard members shot near the White House has died, while the other remains in critical condition. Trump announced on Friday, November 28, that Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old member of the West Virginia National Guard, succumbed to her injuries from the ambush that took place on Wednesday. Her fellow soldier, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, “is fighting for his life” and remains in very serious condition, Trump said during a Thanksgiving video call with troops. The suspected attacker, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanaullah Lakanwal, had previously worked for the CIA in…

Dancer and reality TV star Liquorose has shared an emotional story about her earlier attempt to join Big Brother Naija, revealing that she almost made it into the show in 2020 before an unexpected setback stopped her at the last minute. Speaking on a podcast with VJ Adams, Liquorose explained that she had already completed all screening stages and was fully dressed, with her makeup done, waiting backstage during the 2020 live launch show. However, just before she was meant to enter the house, she was informed that she had been dropped from the lineup. The shocking news left her…

Nigerian rap icon Olamide has finally addressed one of the biggest misconceptions about his personality — the belief that he is shy. In a recent conversation on Ada’s Room, Olamide explained that people often misinterpret his calm, reserved nature. “One thing I wish people could understand about me is I am not shy, I am just laid back,” he said. When asked to clarify the difference, the YBNL boss offered a clear breakdown: “Shy is when you don’t have the confidence or charisma to stand people, look them in the eye or hold conversations. But being laid back is you…

Cristiano Ronaldo has been spared a suspension that would have kept him out of the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup. FIFA has decided to place the Portuguese star on a one-year probation period, effectively pausing the remainder of his punishment for the red card he received in Portugal’s penultimate qualifier earlier this month. Ronaldo already served one match of the suspension, missing Portugal’s 9–1 demolition of Armenia in their final World Cup qualifier. Without FIFA’s intervention, the remaining two-match ban would have carried over to the 2026 World Cup — a tournament likely to be Ronaldo’s final appearance…

Singer Teni the Entertainer has once again made it clear that she doesn’t tolerate unnecessary online begging. A fan reached out to her on X, pleading for financial help to buy a suit for his convocation taking place the next day. Rather than offering sympathy, Teni gave a blunt and honest response. The singer simply replied: “You no get family members?” Her sharp comeback quickly stirred reactions online, with many agreeing that celebrities are not responsible for solving everyone’s financial problems.

Chelsea delivered a commanding performance at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, scoring three times and having three additional goals overturned by VAR, as Enzo Maresca’s side swept Barcelona aside with a 3–0 victory in the UEFA Champions League. The Blues thought they had taken an early lead when Enzo Fernández found the net twice inside the opening 23 minutes, but both goals were ruled out — the first due to a handball by Wesley Fofana in the build-up, and the second after Trevoh Chalobah was deemed offside from a free kick. Chelsea’s pressure finally paid off in the 27th minute when…

Dr. Shogo Oyeniyi, a renowned peak performance coach and leadership consultant, has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most people making vision boards simultaneously online and in a single venue. Dr Shogo attended Federal Government College Ilorin, Kwara State. He finished is secondary school education in the year 1999. The record-breaking event took place at The Podium, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, brought together 445 participants from across Nigeria, Africa, and the diaspora, November 1, 2025 The event, tagged “Dream It. Plan It. Live It,” aimed to inspire individuals to unlock their dreams, shape their futures, and…

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye has issued a heartfelt apology to his teammates after receiving a red card for striking Michael Keane during Everton’s 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The incident occurred just 13 minutes into Monday night’s clash. Gueye, reportedly frustrated after Keane criticized a careless pass, confronted the centre-back before striking him in the face. Referee Tony Harrington promptly issued a straight red card. Despite being a man down, Everton held firm. A stunning strike from Dewsbury-Hall secured the three points, with the team maintaining their 1-0 lead until full-time. Gueye took full responsibility for his…

Rapper Cardi B is marking the arrival of her fourth child in a truly unique way—by turning a piece of her umbilical cord into a gold chrome keepsake. The 33-year-old, who welcomed her son with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, partnered with a company that specializes in creating such personalized mementos. According to the company’s website, the keepsake involves dehydrating the baby’s umbilical cord into the shape of a heart before coating it in gold chrome. The stylized cord is available for $50, while the company also offers a $500 Placenta Encapsulation Service, which transforms a mother’s placenta into pills. Videos shared…